Archive - 30 November 2019

Five public varsities to set up student unions next year

Five public varsities to set up student unions next year

The aim is to encourage them to voice out political opinions and participate in the universities' management meetings.                   

Higher charges by private clinics - lodge complaints, public told

Higher charges by private clinics - lodge complaints, public told

Some clinics are charging insurance holders higher rates that the non-insured.

Tardiness due to short notice, says MOE in response to Dong Zong

Tardiness due to short notice, says MOE in response to Dong Zong

Ministry official arrived late for their meeting as they were only given an hour's notice.

SEA Games opening ceremony - public barred from stadium

SEA Games opening ceremony - public barred from stadium

There was also no lighting of the cauldron.

MCA Youth chief claims misreported by Mkini, says not opposed to Jawi

MCA Youth chief claims misreported by Mkini, says not opposed to Jawi

Nicole Wong said she only voiced concerns that Jawi should not be made a compulsory subject.

Saifuddin: Zakaria dangled RM300k allocation from Housing Ministry

Saifuddin: Zakaria dangled RM300k allocation from Housing Ministry

UPDATED 9.19PM | This in addition to a RM20,000 contract from the Works Ministry, according to a letter from the MACC.

Retirees, students gather at Hong Kong protest

Retirees, students gather at Hong Kong protest

Demonstrators press to keep up the momentum of their movement despite a reprieve.  

Zakaria sacking - Anwar says no apology, Saifuddin reveals MACC letter

Zakaria sacking - Anwar says no apology, Saifuddin reveals MACC letter

The party president also says part of the letter demanding the apology is disputed by two vice-presidents who signed.
Spirit of 'New M'sia' gives rise to varsity political parties

Spirit of 'New M'sia' gives rise to varsity political parties

LETTER | We empower, open opportunities for students to speak for themselves, says DAPSY leader. 

Gov't commits to RM30m funding for TAR UC in writing

Gov't commits to RM30m funding for TAR UC in writing

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says that he's no longer entertaining complaints from MCA on the funding arrangement.

Review Zakaria's sacking at MPP meet, detractors urged

Review Zakaria's sacking at MPP meet, detractors urged

Not prerogative of disciplinary council or president to sanction Zakaria's sacking, says PKR disciplinary council chief.

Life is unpredictable, says MCA no 2 on query if party will join Muafakat Nasional

Life is unpredictable, says MCA no 2 on query if party will join Muafakat Nasional

However, he acknowledges that opposition parties should work together.

Muslim apathy irks PM

Muslim apathy irks PM

Stick to true teachings of Islam, not trivial matters, urges Mahathir.

Gov't seeking to resolve issue of ringgit's depreciation - Dr M

Gov't seeking to resolve issue of ringgit's depreciation - Dr M

'Due to our currency's value, everything we buy has become more expensive.'

Facebook issues first correction notice at Singapore's request

Facebook issues first correction notice at Singapore's request

The correction notice was embedded at the bottom of the original post without any alterations to the text.
Mujahid tells Dong Zong to contribute to national unity and development

Mujahid tells Dong Zong to contribute to national unity and development

To achieve this, he says all parties must give and take for the greater good.

RM205m collected in Tabung Harapan used to pay 1MDB debts - MOF

RM205m collected in Tabung Harapan used to pay 1MDB debts - MOF

Finance Minister Lim Guan Engs says 1MDB's current debts of RM50.5b would only be fully repaid in 2039. 

BN Youth to start 'Harmony Dialogue' on sensitive issues

BN Youth to start 'Harmony Dialogue' on sensitive issues

UPDATED 5.18PM | Asyraf Wajdi says issues should be discussed openly and not swept under the carpet.

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

Dr M: Voters can evaluate Harapan during GE15

A lot of promises we made requires five years to fulfil, says prime minister. 

Mujahid hopeful seven states to one day ban child marriage

Mujahid hopeful seven states to one day ban child marriage

These seven states have earlier refused to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18.

PKR Youth veep tells defiant members: Leave, form new party

PKR Youth veep tells defiant members: Leave, form new party

Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman calls for solidarity ahead of next week's PKR national congress. 

Zakaria's sacking: Azmin's camp in a show of force, demands Anwar's apology

Zakaria's sacking: Azmin's camp in a show of force, demands Anwar's apology

A statement supporting Zakaria was signed by Azmin, Zuraida, Tian Chua and 17 other central leadership council members.

MCA Youth objects to compulsory learning of Jawi in Chinese schools

MCA Youth objects to compulsory learning of Jawi in Chinese schools

We will defend Chinese education and we will not back off, says Wong Siaw Ting. 

Law on vaping to take into account composition of vape juice - deputy minister

Law on vaping to take into account composition of vape juice - deputy minister

This is to ensure that vape juices are not mixed with other chemicals.

Edutourism gaining popularity in Malaysia - Maszlee

Edutourism gaining popularity in Malaysia - Maszlee

The government plans to increase the number of foreign students to 250,000 by 2025.

Duo stripped of posts to avoid issues with ROS - PKR man

Duo stripped of posts to avoid issues with ROS - PKR man

PKR says both were above the age of 35 when they were appointed last year.

London attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offences

London attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offences

The suspect was convicted in 2012 and released from prison in December 2018.

Flood: More than 2,200 evacuated in Teregganu, third district in Kelantan hit

Flood: More than 2,200 evacuated in Teregganu, third district in Kelantan hit

The evacuees in Terengganu are being given temporary shelter in 40 flood relief centres.

Deputy VC joins Binary University only after quitting Zahid's foundation

Deputy VC joins Binary University only after quitting Zahid's foundation

Zulkifli Senteri is also a witness in Zahid's graft trial.

British PM Johnson to Trump: keep out of UK election

British PM Johnson to Trump: keep out of UK election

Trump is scheduled to visit London next week for a Nato summit.

Loss to Philippines 'shameful result' - Kim Swee

Loss to Philippines 'shameful result' - Kim Swee

The coach, however, believes that there is still a chance for the Young Tigers squad to advance to the seme-finals.

Muslims must show noble traits - Dr M

Muslims must show noble traits - Dr M

'We have to show good characteristics, Insya Allah they will be drawn to our deeds and believe in Islamic teachings,' says prime minister. 
Three youths wounded in stabbing in The Hague, no indication now of terrorism

Three youths wounded in stabbing in The Hague, no indication now of terrorism

The initial description of the suspect as a man in his 40s of North African descent is wrong.

Motorcyclists rally to help orphans living without water, electricity

Motorcyclists rally to help orphans living without water, electricity

 Although sometimes facing negative perceptions from society, the group prove they can contribute to society.
Nazi-salute, Chin Peng’s ashes, reap what you sow

Nazi-salute, Chin Peng’s ashes, reap what you sow

COMMENT | The complex non-Malay narrative is simplified for political purposes.

Catering to life behind bars

Catering to life behind bars

SATIRE | 'That's all the freedom we can hope for - the freedom to choose our freedom.' - L M Montgomery, 'The Blue Castle'

Most politicians prefer to die in glory - in office

Most politicians prefer to die in glory - in office

COMMENT | Politicians urged to get involved in a voluntary or charitable organisation to really serve the people.

Yoursay: So long race-based parties exist, there will be racism

Yoursay: So long race-based parties exist, there will be racism

YOURSAY | ‘Khaled, stop being a leader for one race and start being a leader for all Malaysians.’
Court rules Sosma section unconstitutional and 7 news from yesterday

Court rules Sosma section unconstitutional and 7 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
British police shoot man at London Bridge after several people stabbed

British police shoot man at London Bridge after several people stabbed

A video posted on Twitter shows a group of about half a dozen men wrestling with someone on the ground.